BATH — Marylyn V. Willey, 83, of Bath, was called home to the Lord on the evening of April 16th. surrounded by her family at Midcoast Hospital.
Marylyn was born August 18, 1928 the daughter of Ralph E. Crooker and Nellie (Gage) Crooker. She married LeForest Willey Oct. 22nd. 1945 they were married for 33 years. Along with raising her family she worked at the Bath Canning Co.
Marylyn enjoyed raising her seven children, crocheting, playing Bingo and Gospel music but her biggest enjoyment was visiting with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchild.
Marylyn was predeceased her husband; also, son, Ralph Willey, daughter, Linda Willey, sister Beverly Merry; and granddaughters, Helen Willey and Lisa Marie Willey.
She is survived by her sons, LeForest Willey Jr. of Bath, David Willey, of Waterville, Mark Willey and Richard Willey both of Richmond. Daughter and caregiver, Brenda Call of Bath; brothers, Ralph Harriman and wife Sandra of Searsport and Richard Harriman and wife Beatrice of Stockton Springs; sisters, Barbara Hastings and her husband Robert of Woolwich, Helen Lamthier of Bath, Carolyn Nadeau and her husband Timothy of Lisbon; Colleen Crooker of Brunswick and Nancy Haas of Lewiston also, 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one greatgreat grandson.
There will be a graveside service held at a later date.
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